WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement regarding the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) adoption of an item to update subsea cable regulations:

“Subsea cables underpin the overwhelming majority of international internet traffic, and this week’s unanimous decision protects that critical infrastructure from interference by our foreign adversaries. Continued investment and streamlining our approval processes for submarine cable infrastructure will enhance the resiliency of these critical networks and enable the United States to expand our global technological dominance,” said Chairman Guthrie. “We must defend against our adversaries, such as China, who seek to access and tamper with American networks.” 

CLICK HERE to read the FCC’s announcement. 

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